Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania in; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization as a Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator. In this role, you will be essential in managing the receipt and movement of materials in a dynamic warehouse environment. Your expertise in forklift operation and warehouse organization will contribute to the success of our community programs. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage and a retention bonus after six months. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact while working alongside a dedicated team committed to helping others thrive.

Benefits

Retention Bonus

Job Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Experience with production and warehouse organization.

Responsibilities

• Move freight and stock using assigned equipment.
• Clean and organize the warehouse to ensure safety.
• Load and unload trucks following established guidelines.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Movement

Warehouse Organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Compactor

Bale Machine

Hand Truck

Job description

Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator (Transportation)

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life-changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes' list of America's “Most Inspiring Companies”.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities from entry level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Retail Operations Specialist - Forklift Operator, you would be responsible for the receipt, movement, storage, and stocking of materials to meet operational needs in a large warehouse facility and outlet store. Must be able to operate equipment from dock, warehouse, or storage yard, such as a forklift, compactor, bale machine, tipper, and hand truck.

Duties will also include but are not limited to:

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, and/or delivery vehicles by hand or using assigned equipment, ensuring proper sorting and storage by category.
• Direct and position receptacles, such as tables, gaylords, bins, totes, or other containers so they can be loaded, including trash receptacles.
• Clean, mop, take out trash, de-clutter, reorganize, etc., to ensure the warehouse is free from debris, trash, and aisles and walkways are clear of hazards or obstacles, as needed or assigned.
• Operate forklift to assist and support with essential materials handling.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers in accordance with established guidelines.

External Hiring Range: $15.00/hour

Retention Bonus: $500 after successfully completing 6 months of employment.

Travel: No, travel required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with production, material movement, or warehouse organization, and previous forklift operation experience preferred.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Candidates are expected to provide current valid Child Abuse Clearance.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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